Florence

I decided to take initiative- for once with these men- and ask for all the details on the date. It took Remus awhile to fully explain things and I even got a call from Midas! He explained to me that Remus got too excited to type but was also too nervous to call me and elaborate.

I couldn't even be annoyed in the slightest. He was too cute.

To be completely honest the venue was exactly what I was expecting for a first date but it didn't exactly surprise me either. It was so in character for Remus. A bunny farm.

Of course, I was expecting something mundane like a restaurant or another trip to the festival but a bunny farm sounded almost perfect for a first date. Time in the sun, surrounded by Remus' favourite animals- but more importantly Remus- and then a small picnic! It sounded perfect.

Although it did raise questions from Josh who insisted we go shopping again because now he knew where I was going he had new ideas for the outfits I could wear. I didn't put up a fight as I was also extremely nervous and I needed a break.

"Okay so I'm thinking these?" He said, snapping me out of my thoughts and drawing my attention to the small short overalls.

"Okay, when I said 'farm' I was not thinking hillbilly." I snickered. He gave me a disapproving frown but added it to the mounting pile of clothes.

"Try and see the bigger picture, Flo! You won't be wearing just the overalls- unless you want to? I'm sure that'll be a nice surprise for whoever you're-"

"Josh!" I gasped just as I noticed the questioning gaze of an employee.

"I'm thinking maybe this baby blue gingham plaid shirt which would go well with my blue converses? Oh and a straw hat?" He brushed off.

My mind reeled at the words he just spewed. "I have no idea what the hell you just said, Joshy."

He rolled his eyes but didn't bother explaining, just holding up a nice blue shirt. I still couldn't understand what he was going for but I trusted him since he always had good taste. He handed me the overalls and I inspected them closely.

"These look a bit small, Josh." I muttered. I liked my clothing to hang off me and be a bit loose but this looked like I could barely lift my leg without ripping something.

"Yeah, that's the point. You've got the stuff, no shame in showing it off." He hummed nonchalantly with a small smile. I sputtered loudly and looked around before not-so-discreetly checking my ass.

"I do not have the stuff!" I protested as I spun in circles to try and get a good look of my own ass.

I then sat back down and sulked in the corner with a burning face. I was aware that since it came from Josh that I should be taking it as a compliment but... well dating was already such a huge step but taking about my body... well my body was off limits. Both the topic and the physical sense.

But did Remus like... well that sort of thing?

I stopped myself early. Of course he didn't. He was literally a bunny himself!

"I'm going to make you look like a sex god who also enjoys casually farming." He claimed boldly. I studied him for a second, trying to understand if he was truly serious. I was pretty sure farming wasn't considered a "part-time hobby".

"Okay, eliminate the sex god part and maybe just keep the farm boy. I like that." I snatched the tacky straw hat from his hands and tried it on. Of course I felt stupid but it also took my mind off the butterflies beginning to form. "I always thought I would make a good farmer. Florence the farmer, has a certain ring, doesn't it?"

He gave me one last questioning look before chucking a few clothes my way with a smile. "Just go try these on, 'Farmer Florence'."

I didn't bother with more of my smart ass comments and decided to just try on the clothes. I never liked trying on clothes like in shops but I was way too nervous to oppose. What if I bought a size that was too big and I looked like an idiot? It was too big of a risk.

A just stared at the mirror on the wall for a good solid ten minutes, silently assessing what other things I could screw up and risk.

Ugh, so many things could go wrong.

**

After the shopping trip we decided to head over to his place to try on the outfits a couple more times and even see if he had anything for me to wear.

Josh and I have always connected over our similarities but one thing that stayed constant was our ability to share clothes and even shoes. We were literally built the same.

"Okay so lows or high tops?" He asked as he held up two pairs of shoes. I thought about it for awhile and how much high tops were annoying to put on. However, they seemed like the best option.

"I don't fancy the idea of a bunny chewing on my ankles, sooo.." I trailed off and he immediately understood my answer.

"High tops it is.."

We talked about more than clothes, discussed what I was going to do on my date and even considered a double date if things went well with Remus. Then I told Josh that he's have to find a date, preferably someone who wouldn't turn out to be a one night stand and he ditched the idea completely.

Then, of course, he started poking around as to who it was.

"Will you at least give me the start of their name?" He asked hopefully, his hands placed together like he was praying. I rolled my eyes and shook my head.

"Okay, what about the first letter of their last name?"

"Ooh, have I met them before?"

"What about age?"

I rolled my eyes. It was only a matter of time before Josh hit me with a hurricane of questions. I couldn't blame him, really. It was probably part of his DNA at this point.

"Okay, enough about my date." I quickly said as his smile grew wider. I'm pretty sure Josh enjoyed prying just a little too much. "Tell me about you! I haven't heard about you and your love life since that surfer dude- who, I might add, I never met."

His smile dropped almost instantly. It shocked my just the tiniest bit, like a small zap or a light bulb suddenly blowing.

"Yeah, surfer dude didn't work out." He brushed off as he busied himself by folding the clothes. "I have found someone else. Just another boy toy."

I raised a brow at how uncertain he seemed. Growing up with Josh I learnt quick that he was somewhat of a nymphomaniac yet always certain. Certain about who he was screwing, how long he wanted to stick around what what they meant to him. To hear him question himself was... extremely odd.

"A boy toy orrrr...?" I sounded. I didn't want to push him far so if he shut me down that would be it. I wouldn't question him if he didn't want it.

"Well... that's the thing!" He exclaimed, dropping the clothes and turning my way. "T-This guy... he makes me feel weird. Like... like I'm not good enough for him."

My mind sort of went on high alert. "You're saying he makes you feel lesser? Don't tell me he's making you feel insecure, Josh." I quickly ranted. "You shouldn't stay with him if he's making you think twice-"

"No, Florence! Jeez. He isn't that bad! I-It's just that he's so good and nice to me! He treats me like I'm this higher being even though I've literally done zilch to deserve it!" He breathed, frustration clear in his voice. I calmed down just as he riled himself up.

"I-I even told him that he meant nothing to me and that he was just a one night stand and he still treated me like royalty!"

He stopped himself short before taking a deep breath. This was... weird. "You're telling me all the men you've slept with previous this one has never showed you respect?" I asked. A slow, endless pit of pity filled my guts as he took a moment to himself.

"I'm not saying that, Florence." He gritted out. "I-I'm just confused. Nothing makes sense."

"Josh, I sorry if I went too far, I was just-" He didn't let me finish.

"Let's just focus on this.." he muttered. "I want you looking cute as all hell tomorrow.."

Whatever I had left to say died on my tongue as he continued his long explanation of my outfit. Like I said, I didn't want to pry but I did want to know Josh was alright. He talked about his sex life like achievements, every guy was only a number. Anything beyond that was either discarded, forgotten or never talked about. As long as he was happy, I wouldn't say anything.

"You nervous? You've been spacing out all day." He laughed, chucking a pair of shorts at me. I threw them back and frowned. I have not been spacing out!

Although he did have a point..

"I-I guess. I haven't been on a date in years. It's exciting but nerve-racking!" I breathed out as the beginnings of my butterflies began again.

"Aw, you're cute. And- don't worry. Whoever this guy is I'm sure he's worth your time." He smiled sincerely. It was nice to have a moment where jokes weren't being thrown about.

"Wait- I never said it was a guy." I quickly thought aloud as my butterflies flopped dead and my nerves took hold. His eyes softened as he shook his head.

"When I told you that your ass would look good in something short, you didn't bother to correct me. Pretty sure a girl wouldn't want you showing her up on a date." He explained with a small sigh. He had a smug look. "That and you just confirmed it."

"Unless you're into mistresses-" he started but I cut him off.

"Josh!"

He cackled like a witch and rolled around the floor for awhile. Of course this cute and sincere moment couldn't last that long.

"Okay, enough!" He shouted. "We need to prepare everything for tomorrow, get up!" He stated before ushering me up and running around the room. He collected the different pieces and handed them to me.

"Date time tomorrow!"

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Okay! Date time with Remus issssss next chapter! I'm so excited to write it and, more importantly, excited to hear your reactions to it!

Also, I feel bad for asking but I did write a few announcements and I would appreciate it if you guys checked them out! Makes me feel a little better when I know y'all read them!

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